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So, using AI too much makes you stupid. Ok.

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>A new paper from researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University finds that as humans increasingly rely on generative AI in their work, they use less critical thinking, which can “result in the deterioration of cognitive faculties that ought to be preserved.” “[A] key irony of automation is that by mechanising routine tasks and leaving exception-handling to the human user, you deprive the user of the routine opportunities to practice their judgement and strengthen their cognitive musculature, leaving them atrophied and unprepared when the exceptions do arise,” the researchers wrote.

So, using AI too much makes you stupid. Ok. Archive: https://archive.today/wM7bI From the post: >>A new paper from researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University finds that as humans increasingly rely on generative AI in their work, they use less critical thinking, which can “result in the deterioration of cognitive faculties that ought to be preserved.” “[A] key irony of automation is that by mechanising routine tasks and leaving exception-handling to the human user, you deprive the user of the routine opportunities to practice their judgement and strengthen their cognitive musculature, leaving them atrophied and unprepared when the exceptions do arise,” the researchers wrote.

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Sam thing happens with video games it seems

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I don't know, it depends on the person. Part of what got me more interested in tech was wanting to mod games and host my own game servers. I started running Linux servers at home when some kids were still learning their multiplication tables. It can go either way.

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I'd argue the opposite, as games are by design interactive. Sure there's some Cocomelon-level slop out there, but at the opposite end games can help you train problem solving, spatial reasoning, reaction times, pattern recognition, short and long term memory, resource planning, calmness under pressure, teamwork, leadership, among many other skills.

I'm not at all saying that games are better than the real thing, but I'm sick of the tired cliche "vidya gaems rot yuor brain!!!1!" while they mindlessly binge the latest Netflix series.